Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPhysAsstSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies is no longer available.
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2012
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2012)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5474
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
No new enrolments in 2012
A bachelor's degree in biological or health sciences or a related field with a GPA of at least 4.0; OR GCPhysAssistSt with a GPA of 4.5; and one year direct patient care experience; and interview.
Additional application information
International students may not undertake this program. Final selection into the program is based on the length and quality of professional experience, referee's reports, a personal statement and an interview.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Phone:
This program is not available to International students.
Why study the Master of Physician Assistant Studies?
No new enrolments in 2012
This program equips students with the theoretical knowledge, skills and professional attributes necessary to become a PA. The program provides broad, generalised medical training with an emphasis on primary care, health maintenance and disease prevention. The curriculum includes the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic management of patients with diseases, particularly those more commonly seen in general practice. Students develop interviewing and physical examination skills, and also study the fundamentals of health care delivery.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
No new enrolments in 2012
A bachelor's degree in biological or health sciences or a related field with a GPA of at least 4.0; OR GCPhysAssistSt with a GPA of 4.5; and one year direct patient care experience; and interview.
Additional application information
International students may not undertake this program. Final selection into the program is based on the length and quality of professional experience, referee's reports, a personal statement and an interview.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
No new enrolments in 2012
A bachelor's degree in biological or health sciences or a related field with a GPA of at least 4.0; OR GCPhysAssistSt with a GPA of 4.5; and one year direct patient care experience; and interview.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Careers
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a midlevel health care practitioner working under the delegated authority of a medical practitioner. At the core of the physician assistant profession is a team approach to patient care. With this approach a PA is able to provide continuity of care, increase provider accessibility and improve quality of life for both patients and practitioners to better meet the long-term needs of the community.
Program rules for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies
To complete the Master of Physician Assistant Studies
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
The total units and other specific requirements a student needs to take in order to receive this award. Program requirements should be read in conjunction with the Program rules and General Award Rules. A student is required to obtain #24 units from the MPhysAsstSt program list.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
